Blain, manifested by an eruption of blisters on the tongue, is comparatively rare among dogs.

The cause is generally attributable to improper feeding, neglect, and exposure, and other influences impoverishing and debilitating the general system.

Symptoms

The blisters occur on the sides and the under surface of the tongue, continue as such for a short time, then burst, leaving ulcers to occupy their place. These ulcerations throw off a purulent, bloody discharge having a peculiar fetid odor. Some degree of salivation is associated, and the tongue is swollen and inflamed. Often the tissues forming the floor of the mouth are involved in the inflammation, and abscesses result. In many cases the glands of the neck become enlarged and painful.

Treatment

Chlorate potassa is a remedy of the greatest efficacy in this disease. As debility, if not the cause, will very likely result as a complication, the early administration of tonics is advised. Chlorate potassa and iron are combined as follows. -

℞ Potass. Chloratis ℥ ij.

Tinct.Ferri Chloridi ℥ i Syr. Aurantli ℥ i.

Aquae ℥ iij.

Ft. Mist. Sig. Dose one teaspoonful every one or two hours.

Equal parts of the flowers of sulphur and white sugar should be mixed in fine powder, and after sponging out the mouth, this powder should be dusted over the ulcerations three or four times a day. Abscesses if occurring should be lanced when ready.

Nourishing and concentrated food of a liquid character is demanded.